771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5, SARASOTA, FL, 34236
Active91 days on marketListed Apr 23, 2026MLS #A4690680
About this home
771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5
Completely renovated condominium in a prime waterfront community with an optional boat slip directly outside your door. Sarasota Harbor East is a 55+ maintenance-free community with an exceptional location in Sarasota. Arguably the finest Bayfront views in Sarasota! Minutes from downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Lido Beach, and just across the street from the Sarasota Yacht Club. This ground-floor unit features two bedrooms, one bath, and a fully glassed porch that offers breathtaking views. The windows and bi-fold sliders are hurricane rated. Each unit comes with a covered carport (this one is directly in front of your door) along with plenty of guest parking. There is a designated area onsite for storing kayaks and bicycles. Boats up to 30 feet are permitted and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. All costs are included in the maintenance fee. The quarterly HOA fee includes cable/high-speed internet, water, sewer, trash collection, exterior pest control, and all building/community maintenance expenses. Pets are permitted with valid service or support animal documentation. Furnishings are negotiable.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
820
Sqft
0 ac
Lot size
1965
Year built
One
Levels
$609
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$4,395 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$4,395/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+33.6%
$/sqft vs Sarasota actives
$609 vs $328
Days on market
91 vs 58 typical
Where $609/sqft sits among the 400 Sarasota actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sarasota
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SARASOTA 34236 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
13,916
Median age
66.6
Median income
$96,400
Median home value
$917,100
Avg household
1.63
Households w/ children
460
The numbers that matter
The Sarasota market
$470K → $470K
Sarasota median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
147 of 400
Sarasota actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sarasota, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 43% below the SARASOTA 34236 median. See the full Sarasota market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$575,000
771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 22FAIR · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 882 sqft · $652/sqft · 580 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$410,000
769 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 3 · same community
1 bd · 1 ba · 641 sqft · $640/sqft · 162 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$385,000
1001 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE UNIT 403
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 813 sqft · $474/sqft · 76 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Steeve Cadeau
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,395/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $962/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5?+
The association fee works out to $962 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,373. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 771 JOHN RINGLING BOULEVARD UNIT 5?+
The listing reports pets: No. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sarasota?+
At $499,000, this home is listed about 12% below the Sarasota median of $570,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the SARASOTA 34236 market on paper
$499,000 is 43% below the SARASOTA 34236 median of $874,950.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $962/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $549,000, now $499,000 — a $50K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Babette Paige. MLS #A4690680.
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